November 11, 2005
The Importance of Counting
A couple nights ago, I was happily not running, and instead working on Hourglass v2.0. I had just attached the sleeves and formulated a plan for the yoke. All was good.
Then I counted the stitches. I should disclose here that I hadn't counted the stitches in quite some time. Probably since the initial cast on. This is not a recommended practice. Its good to count stitches. Count early, count often.
The bad news: There were 69 stitches for one side, and 61 for the other. The origin of this disparity is a mystery.
The good news: The sleeves were doing fine at 46 stitches apiece, and the front+back total was 130 stitches, as it should be.
As I am fortunately not a hunchback and unfortunately not large-chested, there was no need for extra stitches on either the back or front of the sweater. Only one thing could be done.
The solution was quite simple.. I just moved the location of the sleeves two stitches back on each side. The side increases and decreases will now be located just a little bit more towards the back of the sweater. I can't imagine this will be noticable or have any implications for the fit.
Hourglass is now almost ready for the first yoke decrease, which occurs 2 inches after the sleeve attachment. Of course, I've already woven the underarms.
Comments (16)
huh, I wonder how that happened. Thankfully there was an easy solution. The sweater is looking great and I can't wait to see V2.0.
Posted by yahaira | November 11, 2005 11:08 AM
Posted on November 11, 2005 11:08
Man- frogging is such a drag! At least you figured out a way to make it a little easier. Can't wait to see the finished product!
Posted by Annie | November 11, 2005 11:24 AM
Posted on November 11, 2005 11:24
it is really coming together! can't wait to see it. and yes, row counters are important for proper symmetry.
Posted by blossom | November 11, 2005 11:40 AM
Posted on November 11, 2005 11:40
I hate it when that happens! I, too, am happily NOT running, but will start up again soon. Can't wait to see this finished.. You're almost there.
Posted by Angela | November 11, 2005 12:30 PM
Posted on November 11, 2005 12:30
V.20 is looking good! I'm glad you had an easy fix. Whew!
OT, I love your leopard coverlet =)
Posted by yarn abuse | November 11, 2005 1:15 PM
Posted on November 11, 2005 13:15
ah, the mysteries of missing stitches. they can never go missing equally on both sides either!
Posted by melissa | November 11, 2005 1:33 PM
Posted on November 11, 2005 13:33
I'm so in love with that green. I can barely stand it.
What a sucky thing to realize, but I think your plan to reconcile the stitch problem is a sound one!
Posted by Purly Whites | November 11, 2005 4:23 PM
Posted on November 11, 2005 16:23
Gah. I'm glad it's an easy fix, though.
Must agree that I lurve that spotted throw!
Posted by eunny | November 11, 2005 6:16 PM
Posted on November 11, 2005 18:16
Speedygonzales strikes again! I'm so impressed with how quickly you're creating this!
Posted by Di | November 11, 2005 6:40 PM
Posted on November 11, 2005 18:40
Perfect solution! I was going to suggest it, but then, boom, you got to it first! Almost done... woohoo!
Posted by grumperina | November 11, 2005 7:43 PM
Posted on November 11, 2005 19:43
Glad that you found a solution! The sweater is looking really nice.
Posted by caitlyn | November 11, 2005 10:57 PM
Posted on November 11, 2005 22:57
I am SO guilty of not counting my sitches. *lazy* Good for you for counting! I'm looking forward to seeing how your HGS v2.0 turns out! The green is good!
Posted by lori | November 11, 2005 11:06 PM
Posted on November 11, 2005 23:06
you and i have such similar taste it is freaky. i actually have some yarn in my stash to make the hourglass ...once i get raspy started and finished of course. my hourglass is a completely different colour but i have been lusting after your hourglass since you first showed us the colour.
i'm so glad to hear that there was a simple solution to your stitch dilemma.
Posted by jacqueline | November 11, 2005 11:18 PM
Posted on November 11, 2005 23:18
That is such a gorgeous green - it even matches your site :) Despite the stitch-counting faux pas, you have inspired me to add the hourglass to my "to be knit" queue!
Posted by Julsey | November 12, 2005 11:26 AM
Posted on November 12, 2005 11:26
So now you have upgraded to v2.1. Every program needs a bug fix now and then. ;-)
Posted by Jenny | November 12, 2005 8:23 PM
Posted on November 12, 2005 20:23
I've been there too :) I think most people have ended up in that same situation! I have been the biggest slacker every when it comes to running or exercising in general. I have never had an issue with it, but the last two months have been horrible for me :)
Posted by Dani | November 13, 2005 6:59 PM
Posted on November 13, 2005 18:59